The 10-7 BC Lions close out the regular season by hosting the 8-9 Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday night, but motivation is heavily skewed ahead of this West Division clash.
With BC's playoff seeding already locked in and Winnipeg's postseason hopes hanging in the balance, my Blue Bombers vs. Lions predictions and CFL picks back the road team to cover as 6.5-point favorites.
Kickoff is set for 10 p.m. ET on Oct. 23, with the game airing on TSN.
Who will win Blue Bombers vs Lions: Blue Bombers -6.5 (-125)
The BC Lions essentially have nothing to play for, as they're locked into the second seed in the West and will host a first-round playoff game at BC Place next Saturday.
Meanwhile, the visiting Winnipeg Blue Bombers face a must-win situation to get into the dance, and they'll be going up against a Lions team that is resting reigning MOP quarterback Nathan Rourke.
BC will also be without three starting defensive backs — T.J. Lee, Garry Peters, and Deontai Williams — while wideout Justin McInnis is questionable and running back James Butler has been ruled out.
The Leos took their foot off the gas last week against Calgary, sitting Rourke in the second half and subsequently relinquishing a 13-10 lead before eventually falling 32-12.
With Winnipeg's season on the line and BC already turning its attention to the postseason, expect the Bombers to take an early lead and never look back.
Playable to -9.5.
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Blue Bombers vs Lions total prediction: Under 53.5 (-108)
Winnipeg’s D leads the league in pass knockdowns and will capitalize on Kaidon Salter’s inexperience north of the border. In limited action this season, Salter has completed just 53.4% of his passes while posting a 76.5 passer rating.
Meanwhile, the Bombers' offence has yet to find its footing this season, averaging just 26.1 points per game and 6.56 yards per play, ahead of only Ottawa and Hamilton.
Expect Winnipeg to lean on Brady Oliveira and the ground game, especially in the second half, as this total stays Under.
Playable to 51.5.
COVERS INTEL: The Under has hit in five of the last seven head-to-head meetings, and 53.5 is the highest total set in the last 10 matchups between these two teams.Blue Bombers vs Lions same-game parlay
Buck Pierce and the Lions are practically handing this game to Winnipeg on a silver platter, while the Bombers are getting a boost of their own with DB Jonathan Moxey set to return after missing the last six games.
With several key weapons sidelined for BC and a backup QB under center, expect a low-scoring affair in Vancouver.
Blue Bombers vs Lions SGP
- Blue Bombers -6.5
- Under 53.5
Blue Bombers vs Lions weather
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Blue Bombers vs Lions odds
- Spread: Blue Bombers +6.5 (-105) | Lions -6.5 (-125)
- Moneyline: Blue Bombers -345 | Lions +275
- Over/Under: Over 52.5 (-112) | Under 53.5 (-108)
Blue Bombers vs Lions key injuries
Blue Bombers: RB Brady Oliveira, WR Nic Demski, WR Tim White, OL Pat Neufeld, OL Stanley Bryant, DL Nuer Gatkuoth, DL Cam Lawson, LB Michael Ayers, LB Dylan Hazen, DB Jaylen Smith.
Lions: LB Woodly Appolon, DL Levi Bell, WR Stanley Berryhill, RB James Butler, WR Nick Cenacle, DB Jett Elad, DL David Gusta, DB T.J. Lee, WR Justin McInnis, K Mark McNamee, WR Seven McGee, DB Garry Peters, FB Riley Pickett, LB Max Rouyer, OL Chris Schleuger, DL Matt Spatny, LB Wesley Steiner, DL Jonah Tavai, OL Brandon Yates, DB Deontai Williams, OL Kory Woodruff.
Blue Bombers vs Lions trend
Winnipeg is 7-3 SU over the last 10 head-to-head meetings.
How to watch Blue Bombers vs Lions and game info
| Location | BC Place, Vancouver, BC |
| Date | Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 10 p.m. ET |
| TV | TSN |
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